Nelnet, Inc.

Full-Stack Software Engineer

Nelnet, Inc.
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10 days ago
Centennial, CO, USAMid Level

Base Salary

$90k - $130k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop responsive full-stack web applications using Tailwind, ShadCN, TypeScript, and NextJS.
  • Build and maintain APIs and backend services using Python, FastAPI, and Rust.
  • Integrate large language models into AI-centric applications.
  • Optimize application performance for speed and scalability.
  • Implement and maintain continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines.
  • Provision and manage AWS infrastructure using Terraform.
  • Deploy, manage, and scale applications with Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS).
  • Collaborate with developers, designers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver features.
  • Write maintainable code, conduct code reviews, and provide peer feedback.
  • Mentor junior developers and stay current with industry technologies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
  • At least 3 years of full-stack software development experience.
  • Hands-on experience with Tailwind, ShadCN, TypeScript, and NextJS.
  • Backend development proficiency with Python, FastAPI, and Rust.
  • Experience deploying and managing applications on AWS.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform.
  • Strong proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries.
  • Experience with Docker, web development principles, RESTful APIs, and web services.
  • Understanding of integrating and deploying AI models, particularly large language models, in applications.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, collaboration, and technical explanation skills.
  • US citizenship and ability to obtain a 6C Federal security clearance.

Benefits

  • Hybrid 3/2 in-office/work-from-home schedule for associates within 30 miles of an office, subject to manager discretion.
  • Candidates are currently sought within 30 miles of Lincoln, Nebraska; Centennial, Colorado; Madison, Wisconsin; or Brownsville, Texas.
  • Medical, dental, vision, HSA, and FSA benefits.
  • Generous earned time off, 401K and student loan repayment, life insurance, AD&D insurance, employee assistance program, employee stock purchase program, tuition reimbursement, performance-based incentive pay, short- and long-term disability, and wellness program.
  • Some travel may be required.
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